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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.49, 2,422.56 and 969.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.49, 2,422.56 and 969.55 is: 1,337.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.49 : 2,422.56 = 969.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.49/2,422.56 = 969.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.49x = 2,422.56 × 969.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.49x = 2,348,780.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348,780.94/1,755.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.96

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